Tipaimukh Multipurpose Hydro electric Project(1500 MW) is located near Manipur Mizoram border, 500 m downstream of confluence of the river Barak with Tuivai, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. The project envisages construction of 162.80 metre high rock fill dam, with annual estimated generation of 3,805.74 million units in a 90% dependable year with an installed capacity of 6X250 MW, with firm power generation of 434.44 MW.

The project has been conceived as a multipurpose storage project with the main objectives of hydropower development and flood moderation at its downstream regime. Besides, the project will deliver a large number of socio-economic benefits to the people living in & around the project.

Present Status of Tipaimukh HE Project

1500 MW Tipaimukh HEP shall be implemented as a Joint Venture with the equity participation  of SJVN to the extent of 26%. Techno Economic Clearance (TEC) of the project has accorded by CEA on dated July 02, 2003. The project also been cleared by Public Investment Board (PIB) on dated January 31^st , 2006. Environment Clearance (EC) has been accorded by MOEF on October 10, 2008. Work for Forest Clearance is in Progress.

Completion of Tipaimukh HE Project

The 1500 MW Tipaimukh HEP is expected to take 87 months for completion and will come up during the 12^th five year plan.

Project Cost

The completion cost of the project is estimated as Rs, 9211 Crores including IDC of Rs. 2643 crores at September, 2008 price level as per the FSR submitted to CEA.

Project Benefits 

Besides the social and economic upliftment of the people in its vicinity, the 1500 MW Tipaimukh Hydro Electric Project will generate 3805.74 GWh of electrical energy in a 90 % dependable year.